Monday, May 22, 2017

around two weeks ago The Body Shop invited medias and bloggers to introduce their new brand ambassador.

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The event was held in at Senayan area and it was lush-full. Greens and The Body Shop just blends in like it was meant to be.

The first thing that greeted me, is their body butters in many different variants, and then there's tables for cosmetics, skincare and everything in between we could play on.

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The variants at The Body Shop is always irresistible, they keep adding new variants that looks pretty and delightful. Fresh is always the key. Plus, they keep changing new packaging too, I can't seem to take my eyes from their new bottles.

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A responsible brand that always keep up with the trend, but today, it's all about the new brand ambassador that seems to be in sync with The Body Shop philosophy, you've probably seen her on the store lately.

The event itself is an intimate gathering where we met the new brand ambassador in person and listen as she shares her favorites from The Body Shop.

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Cinta Laura looking lovely that afternoon with a floral dress. Yes, she is the new brand ambassador. I've seen her at the shop before for the British Rose collection and she does appear as lovely as a British Rose should be.

On the event, we also given products that are coming from the brand ambassador special collection from the collaboration with The Body Shop Indonesia.

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The palette itself is ready for customers at The Body Shop and it can be bought as mono or singles. These palettes are crafted together named as Down to Earth.

There's Down to Earth Smoky Gold, Prune, Black and mine is Smoky Grey.

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Thank you so much The Body Shop Indonesia for inviting me, see you again soon on the next event.

how are you? I hope everyone is in top top condition. It's been a while since my last post. Lately, I was busy playing mom and indulging myself watching iflix :D

While I was at home, usually the air conditioner is on most of the time because it's super hot here. And air conditioner, as we know, make the skin dry...most of the time. Using body lotion is not enough when they are usually gone within a couple of hours. Body butter could last longer and better too.

After showering or bathing, smooth a generous handful of The Righteous
Butter onto damp skin and massage lightly until it all sinks in.
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What's amazing about this body butter is the fact that it felt so luxuriously white, silky, super soft, utterly smooth and smells enjoyably delicious. Like I just swam into an tropical ocean filled with flowers and gorgeousness, and what is this Original Pink Fragrance?

a fresh fruity citrus with notes of bergamot, summer rose, peach,
strawberry, gardenia blooms, jasmine, patchouli warm amber and lush
musks.
so, in shorts, beautiful in every side of paradise.

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Using it on a damp skin made the butter melts easier on to the skin. Imagine yourself after a warm bath, the skin feels vulnerably sexy, most and the minute the butter touches the skin, it's like a butter on a warm pudding, melts and glide effortlessly waiting to be massaged in.

The more I tried to blend the butter on my skin the more the scent evoking and awakens, it is very pretty and delightful. The shea butter works its way to cover the skin and making them stay moist while aloe vera heals and hydrates.

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My skin stays plump and supple for the whole day, or at least until the next shower while the scent last for hours, I figure that to make the scent last longer I can spritz some of the fragrance with the same notes all over every now and then.

Still, my skin doesn't really enjoy fragrance no matter how good it is, and it start to show some resistances, patches of irritated skin due to the fragrance which I'm sure wont happen to those who are blessed with normal skin condition.

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In the end, I still love the product and stubbornly using it every now and then.

After introducing the brand and sharing the essence behind Catrice, a drug store brand that comes from Germany with quality and accessibility to anyone who loves makeup. Looking at the enthusiastic market in Indonesia, Catrice now has officially entered stores like Guardian.

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Followed by a demo with Suhay where she share on contouring and highlights that appear natural and perfect for daily use yet still charming for special events.

Then it's time for the beauty bloggers to have fun, we chat, plays with some products and have a blast, enjoy Catrice.

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Thank you so much Catrice for inviting me, see you soon on my next post reviewing these babies from Catrice.

Hello lovelies, hello babies, hello mommies,this post is made for you. For your loves ones that still using diapers on daily basis, disposable diapers, no matter what the brand, type or material used. Indeed, diapers have been something that practical, we uses them everyday for convenience and comforts. Looking how in Indonesia not every malls or other public place is equipped with baby care center, we often do the minimal effort by pushing off the changing times or cleans less than what supposed to be done.

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Sleek is a brand that has open a new door of more options for babies as they developed Sleek Baby. Known for producing products with NO SLS in many of their campaign has gotten people's attention as a safer brand.

From nipple and bottle cleanser, laundry detergent, hair and body wash, hand wash, and now, diaper cream, the one that made specially for nappy time and for those area especially.

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I guess almost everyone (with kids) know what diaper rash is, some may have experienced it when their babies are having one of those. The redness, itchy feeling with perhaps hot or burning sensation which made the kids cries. I thought I'd be a mom that her kids never suffer from one of those, I changed their diapers as often as possible and using the best diaper brand I could find. I also picked the material that's breathable, light and airy. Still, it happened.

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We went for a family trip to Korea, with an 8 hour flight adding with immigration, baggage, journey time from home to the next one it added up to around 12 hours and yes, I didn't change her diaper as much as I supposed to since it was a red eye flight, everyone is asleep on the flight as well as my baby. I don't want to disturbed her during her sleep, hence her diapers is changed when she woke up.

At that time, I've noticed a redness on her private area, at first it wasn't that bad, we use just about any cream we could find as an emergency and that was made for sensitivities, allergic reaction and for just about any skin, not for the sensitive areas, so it took a while (days) and a lot of cries in between since it is not comfortable. I wish I knew about Sleek Baby Diaper Cream by then, would it make a difference? Sure will, it is a cream made for the area that has been suffering from ammonia and feces exposure for too long and it has antibacterial properties, do look at the image below as it explains the details of what's inside.

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The thing about the diaper rash is, it made the skin suffer from dryness, red, angry, frustrated, and itchy at the same time, and here are everything that Sleek Baby Diaper Cream do, it protects, heals, cover, by moisturizing, caring and it even has antibacterial agents too and everything is natural and so gentle it could even be used by a newborn.

The cream is white, lotion in texture, light, and easy to be absorbed by the skin. It leaves a fine film that protected the skin from further damage from friction and helps reduce the burning sensation. When the child is peeing (or pooping) again, the skin has been 'covered' by the creamy lotion, so we do have time to clean it well and re apply. The key is to keep on using to prevent and help the area stays clean and dry as much as possible.

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Being in Seoul during early Spring means the air is still chilly, we need to use jackets and coats plus layers too. This could be a problem for kids too as the body is keeping the heat inside. Problems such as prickly heat could appear, this is where the cream could be handy too, just apply them thinly it helps protecting the skin and made them comfortable.

We can keep having fun with the peace in mind.

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The kid can still have her activity, learn by doing and comfortable in any area possible. No more being fussy and crying every time she feels going to the loo, no more tears during nappy time and all the feeling of uncomfortable are gone.

So there you go, never forget to change the diaper as often as possible, clean the area well, put some diaper cream whenever possible and let them be our little explorer once again. Happy and a go-getter.

Last week, Cetaphil invited medias and beauty bloggers for a day to remember and celebrate your skin.

Cetaphil itself has been part of my family for years and we love their products as it can be used by anyone in the family. Those who owns very sensitive skin can still enjoy the products without any worries or concerns.

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The event was held in Avec Moi, a restaurant in the middle of Jakarta. Hosted by celebrity and dermatologist who speaks about the importance of our skin and how to care for them on daily basis. Representative from Cetaphil also speaks how Cetaphil works and what does it do on our skin.

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Dr. Edwin Tanihaha, SpKK, shares that skin is our largest organ that have to go through many things on daily basis. From pollution, UV rays, germs, frictions, radiation, Air conditioner, heat, weather to anything that touches the skin. They protects us and at the same time, they need protection too. This is where, products like Cetaphil comes in. Brand Manager Cetaphil Indonesia, Chaerun Nisa Putri explains about two products from Cetaphil that cleanses with care and gentleness while the other gives moisture and light protection from the sun. Andien Aisyah, singer, has been using Cetaphil for three years now. She testify how Cetaphil took care her dry skin from makeup and harsh soaps. She does agree with Cetaphil principal where the Skin is Our Envelop that supposed to be care for, protected and shielded everyday since we live in our envelope all the time. -*-

Based on my personal experience and a lot of people that I know, we choose soaps or body cleanser based on brand, aroma and price. Most of us even leave it to aroma alone, the one that smells the best, regarding the ingredients, are the one we picked. Even when sometime it made our skin suffers. How does we know that our skin is suffering? When there's a squeaky cleanliness that we feel on our skin, when there's white strikes when we scratch, when we feel the constant itchiness, redness and visible dryness, those signs are crucial and we need to pay attention since they are screaming for help.

Stop using product that contain high fragrance, preservatives, chemicals and other unnecessary ingredients. Cetaphil use only what's important and keep it low key on the stuff they put inside their bottles for the skin to enjoy. Cleaning them with care and gentleness and protecting the skin with hydration.

I know many personal experiences from my friends too that they can only use Cetaphil. For me personally, I used to be able to use any products, but now, as I grew older and my skin is not as though as it used to be, I can only use Cetaphil. Don't wait until your skin can't take it anymore, start using only what's best from now for a better start and better skin in the future.

Thursday, May 4, 2017

breakfast is indeed has been found as the most important meal of the day. Still, we tend to occasionally forget and move on. Morning is always the busiest time during the day, we getting ready, especially with the kids and everything. Breakfast no longer become priority, getting ready is. And the traffic in Jakarta is no help too, forget about a bowl of our favorite cereal, we need food we can eat while we go and can't have anything that comes with a bowl and liquid, it's too hard to handle on the road.

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Here's where Koko Krunch come in handy, they made one in a bar. It's still the same cereal, that choco one that we love and have, and with all the convenience for those in the rush, or perhaps in need of a sugar rush.

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Following their commitment of "Make Breakfast Better" Koko Krunch Cereal Bar is made with the chocolatey goodness, milk and whole grain for a nutritious delicious cereal bar on the go. Just grab some before leaving the house, they are great as a snack in between meals too.

One bar is satisfying as it is sweet, I wish they didn't come that sweet but perhaps for those who happen to have sweet tooth might really enjoy these.

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There are mini Koko Krunch cereal, so the shape is like the original Koko Krunch but they are smaller. Hugging each other to make a bar and the whites one on the bottom part is the milk, so in a way, it's still like eating the cereal with the milk like how we love when the time persist at home.

Overall, a handy cereal bar with the familiar chocolate flavour and crunchiness that we love and cherished from Koko Krunch with the simplicity and the easiness to carry it always in my purse. I wish they reduced the 7g sugar since it's too sweet and made the bar sinful, so I hope they do get the feedback and making them less sweet for a healthier choice.

using makeup nowadays could be a bit tricky and comes in so many texture. From powders, creams, lotions, hard powders, stick cream, gel, gel-cream, and everything that lies on the makeup world. Some might work when we combined them together, some doesn't. From crumbling, noodling, create mess to residue that is really not fun to be seen, there's always tricks we could do in shading, contouring, and highlighting.

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By using three different shades of the same product, we can create that perfect contouring without worrying each texture wont be in sync. They' sing in perfect harmony by using it on areas that we want.

Highlights by using a shade that one or two level lighter than the skin tone, and contouring by using 2 shades darker than the skin.

Highlights are usually under the eyes, nose bridge, mid part of the chin and shading are on the sides of the nose for the illusion of a sharper nose, under the cheekbone for a slimmer face, on the bone structure of the jaw, outer sides of the forehead and so on.

And on the rest of the area, use the shade that matches the skin tone.

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Use a sponge or your hand, but during application, somehow I prefer using a brush or spoon brush, it helps me getting those thin lines especially on the nose.

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Using Moisture Veil Creamy Liquid I'm using MN00 for highlight and MN40 for shading. My skin tone is at MN10.

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As seen below, the far left is MN00 which is the lightest, MN10 in between, and where the shade is not too far different than MN00.

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And here's the result of using them altogether and after blending and color makeup. The foundation blends well one to another and doesn't have any problem with each other since they have same consistency. Hence the gradation made is mild and appear natural. For me this is the perfect merit between the shades which made my makeup appear three dimensional.

after all these months, there's one product that I take for granted and didn't share about it on my blog, COVERMARK Clear Base.

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A tinted skin-brightening creamy makeup primer that delivers buildable light-to-medium coverage, Moisture Clear Base is best used under foundation to control sebum and attain a youthful-looking radiance.

How to use

Squeeze a dollop of Moisture Clear Base onto the back of hand, dab
onto cheeks, forehead, nose and chin before gently spreading evenly.

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This is the product and the packaging, looks pretty right?! It's exclusive, gorgeous and classy.

The details on the website, packaging and everything in between is detailed and well informed. I feel that everything is prepared very well and like most Japanese products that comes with high quality, it's all there and ready to be used.

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There's the ingredients too, from the first to the last, and see clearly, the bottom part of the details they also put the expired date clearly.

The product can be used using fingers, sponge, brush, or any makeup tools you have or feel comfortable with, but the key is on the skin. When using finger, it helps loosen the product with the warmth of our skin and create that kind of magic where the product is like spread elastically onto the skin, giving them a smooth surface for makeup to begin with.

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There's this consistency that I like about the Clear Base, it is like rubbery, in a sense that it stretches. My skin become prepared with the water resisting ability that made makeup last. The sun protecting agent that covers my skin from the sun, the ingredients that pampering the skin, making them soft, healthier and in better condition than before.

Matrix Biolage is here with hair care products worth trying for. Being bleached, colored and (stupidly) perm the hair recently, means my hair is not just overly processed big time but the dryness level is on the peak. I can't even keep a color last longer than a few weeks since it was too damaged. Not that I'm a quitter, I want to color my hair again with some deep colors but for now, maintenance is much needed for sure.

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Here are some of the products from Matrix Biolage that I mentioned earlier, I happen to try on ColorLast Conditioner, Mask, and SmoothProof Hair Serum. These three babies has been my best friend lately, made my hair looks like hair again, feels like hair again and manageable too. -*-

*When using the system of COLORLAST Shampoo and Conditioner vs. a non-conditioning shampoo.

- Low pH Conditioner moisturizes hair, extending the life of your color- Hair is left soft and detangled with extra shine and depth of color- Paraben-free formula is formulated specifically for color-treated hair

How To Use

Apply to wet hair and leave in 1-3
minutes. Rinse thoroughly. We recommend that you pair the COLORLAST
Conditioner with COLORLAST Shampoo to help maintain your color-treated
hair.

How To Use

Apply to wet hair and leave in 3-5
minutes. Rinse thoroughly. We recommend that you pair COLORLAST Mask
with COLORLAST Shampoo for extra color protection. Use once or twice
weekly in place of COLORLAST Conditioner.

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The oil or Hair Serum,

Frizzy hair needs special treatment to
control flyaways. Inspired by natures water-resistant camellia, Biolage
SMOOTHPROOF Serum for frizzy hair provides humidity control and
anti-frizz smoothness even in 97% humidity.*

*When using the system of SMOOTHPROOF Shampoo, Conditioner and Serum vs. a non-conditioning shampoo.

How To Use

Tames frizz and flyaways while adding shine
Keeps hair smooth and protects against heat styling tools and humidity
Paraben-free formula is also suitable for color-treated hair

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The first thing I've tried is the conditioner. It's a white creamy like texture (like most other conditioner) with a pink floral scent that I like. I thought it is similar to any other conditioner on the market but this one has an upgrade. The longer I left it on the hair after shampooing, the more it does magic to my hair, made them soft and smooth once again. At least until the next wash. The scent does last too, made my hair smells fragrant all day long. Adding the serum right before hair drying also helps. It made my hair stays in better shape. Usually, my hair looks so dry and becomes more brittle after wash since the hair is cleaned and there's less moisture intact, clean for sure, but stripped as well. Deep Smoothing Serum made my hair shines and even though it was oils, my hair doesn't become oily nor greasy. I use the product when my hair is still damp (after shower) around a quarter size. It penetrates into the hair making them smooth and frizz free.... for normal hair, for me, less frizz for sure. For those who happens to suffer (made/causing/dig your own grave) very dry hair can also use it as a pre-care routine. Apply as many as you want onto the hair (avoiding the scalp by far) and leave them as long as possible on the hair. For me 1-2 hours does the trick. And then go to the shower and shampoo the hair like usual, use favorite conditioner and dry like usual using a bit of the serum again. The unbearable smoothness will be felt immediately, the shine and the fondness of keep playing with the hair. And of course, they'll smell so good too. -*-

Ooh now the Mask, the one that I think made a bigger impact and better conditioned as it has thicker, creamier and heavier creams, it's like the concentrated version of the conditioner. I'm using this one for almost everything. I can use the product everyday or any time I want that extra smoothness and silkiness of the hair, smells so good, like the floral in the conditioner but intensify, the scent last until the next day, even when facing public transportation (in Singapore). The silkiness does last all day long too, they are not just coating but help bringing strength to the hair and vitality too. My hair looks dead on most days, but whenever I use these babies, they look alive and well, no one thinks that they are damaged enough.

On daily basis, or special occasions (means, when I have the time), I put on some mask right after shampooing, wrap them on a plastic wrap or shower cap and leave them as long as possible. Above 15 minutes is best even thou' it is said to be 3-5 minutes. I find them deeply penetrating into my hair and transforming them into live. The colors look vibrant, the flexibility or elasticity of the hair increases, it becomes better and far less breakage. Everything is visible and noticeable, I guess when it comes to hair mask, this one is definitely good and worth purchasing. -*-

The thick white cream is easy to be used, and I like using them before going for a dip too in the pool. The water in most swimming pool causing the hair (everything) dry, hence getting a pre-care is important for my oh-so-brittle hair. The perm really does it this time, I guess bleach and perm should not ever be done (again) on the hair. After slathering some of the creams on my hair, focusing on the ends and avoiding the scalp. I leave them on for around 30 minutes before going into the water. The hair get the pre-nourishment it deserves to survive. After the swim and wash, my hair doesn't feel as dry as usual, it is still manageable and feels comfortable to be in.

I do clean by using the appropriate shampoo plus the conditioner by Matrix Biolage ColorLast, and when I have more time, I can simply add the mask again, and it seals the deal. The hair serum can be used as well before swimming and after.

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One thing for sure, now that I'm using the trios, I'm not that worry about my lifestyle and daily activities. I can still color my hair and swim as much as I want and let Matrix Biolage ColorLast took care the rest. My hair stays smooth, softer, and silky, on some point, where I though it was no where near possible, they even shines.

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Thank you Matrix Biolage ColorLast for help preserving the color on my hair while keeping them elastic and doesn't break off as easy as it used to be. My hair regain it's strength and act like hair should be once again. I won't abuse my hair as bad as I was but keep in mind of how color could last and shine better with ColorLast.